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LAHORE - In a night filled with reverence and artistic brilliance, the Lahore Arts Council (Alhamra) hosted a ceremony to honour the unparalleled contributions of Pakistan’s legendary music composer, M. Ashraf. A spokesperson for Alhamra told the media on Saturday that the event was a heartfelt celebration of a maestro whose melodies defined an era and whose legacy continues to inspire Pakistan’s film and music industry.
A constellation of celebrated producers, directors, and artists including Khalid Abbas Dar, Syed Noor, Shehzad Rafique, Azra Jahan, Taranum Naz, Anwar Rafi, Shahida Mini, and Safdar Malik gathered to pay homage, sharing affectionate memories and recalling M. Ashraf’s timeless contributions. Each tribute carried a resounding message: M.
Ashraf’s music is not just remembered, it lives on, immortal and enduring. Lahore Arts Council Executive Director Touqeer Haider Kazmi delivered a moving address, stating, “M. Ashraf is a towering figure in our cultural history, a beacon of creativity, humility, and human kindness.
His compositions were not just songs; they captured the heartbeat of a nation, narrating our joys, sorrows, hopes, and dreams. The story of Pakistani cinema is incomplete without the golden chapters written by his genius.” The evening was further elevated with mesmerizing live performances by beloved artists such as Taranum Naz, Humaira Channa, Azra Jahan, Shahida Mini, Anwar Rafi, Amir Ali, and Amanat Ali, who breathed new life into M.
Ashraf’s timeless melodies, leaving the audience awash in nostalgia and admiration. A specially produced documentary chronicling M. Ashraf’s monumental journey offered an intimate glimpse into the life and work of a man whose every composition left a lasting imprint on generations.
Flawlessly curated by veteran host Syed Ijaz Bokhari, the event drew a distinguished audience of artists, journalists, intellectuals, and admirers from all walks of life — a powerful testament to M. Ashraf’s enduring influence and timeless magic. Russian artist reveals mystery Trump portrait gifted by Putin to the US president Alhamra hosts enchanting sarangi, violin concert The Lahore Arts Council (Alhamra) staged a spellbinding Sarangi and Violin Concert, celebrating the delicate harmonies of two of South Asia’s most soulful classical instruments.
Renowned sarangi maestro Zohaib Hassan and celebrated violinist Abdul Wahab enthralled the audience with their masterful and emotive performances. Chairman Alhamra Razi Ahmed graced the event with his presence, personally meeting the artists and applauding their outstanding talent. Speaking on the occasion, he lauded the Alhamra Academy of Performing Arts for its significant contributions to nurturing excellence across various disciplines, particularly in sarangi and violin.
Alhamra Executive Director Tauqeer Haider Kazmi emphasized the vital role of the Alhamra Academy in the development of Pakistan’s music industry. “We are committed to providing young artists with golden opportunities to refine and showcase their talents,” he said. Kazmi further described the evening as “a beautiful symphony of soft, melancholic sarangi strains intertwined with the tender melodies of the violin.
”Adding depth to the performances, Ustad Dadu Khan on tabla, Asghar Ali Shirazi on keyboard, and Atif Ali on drums enriched the musical experience with rhythmic brilliance. A large and appreciative audience attended the event, celebrating a night that honored the timeless magic of classical music and reaffirmed Alhamra’s enduring commitment to promoting Pakistan’s rich cultural heritage. Runaway sausage dog snagged after 529 days on Australian island Tags: alhamra pays tribute legendary.
